Why in news
- Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak, the first of class indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV).
Key terms
Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV)
An auxiliary warship designed for varied naval roles including towing, logistics support, and technology trials.
Modular Construction
A shipbuilding technique where distinct vessel sections are fabricated separately before final assembly.
Pre-outfitting
Installing pipes, electrical cables, and equipment inside shipyard blocks prior to hull joining.
Indigenisation
The process of manufacturing defence platform components within the domestic industrial base.
What is INS Samarthak?
- INS Samarthak is the lead vessel of the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project built for the Indian Navy.
- It is designed for versatile operational roles, including trial evaluations of weapons and sensors, towing, and support operations.
Key Features and Significance
- Built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard, marking it as the first major warship built by a private Indian shipyard.
- Achieved over 75% indigenous content through modular construction and pre-outfitting techniques.
Why it matters
- Strengthens private sector participation in naval defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Prelims facts
- INS Samarthak is the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
Source: PIB Press Release
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